Stock market today: Dow hits fresh record, stocks close out strong week as inflation cools

The positive sentiment in the market, driven by improving inflation reports and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, suggests that stocks with strong fundamentals, particularly in the tech sector, may continue to perform well. Companies like Apple (AAPL) are likely to benefit from these broader market trends and investor confidence.

Costco's decline in stock following mixed earnings visuals indicates potential volatility; however, its strong gold sales offer a buffer. Given the ongoing trends in gold and consumer goods prices, Costco's stock is expected to stabilize but may not see significant upward movement in the short term.

Intel (INTC) is positively impacted by news of potential government funding and interest from other companies regarding acquisitions, which is likely to enhance its stock performance in the near future as investors react favorably to such developments.